Since Nevada is a community property state can they take her money in her savings and checking account when I’m filing separate and we live separate. She is on none of the debt. It’s all mine. We own no property
More complicated is that my unoffical partner has been financing 100% of my inventory. We split profits 50/50. All sales money goes directly to him and then he pays me my cut of profit at end of month. I also have a debt to him of 32K which he takes part of monthly from my profit. My season ticket... View More 
answered on Apr 25, 2018
Any property in your name will be property of the estate. You can protect some or all of your tickets and PSLs with your exemptions, depending on the value, but anything else over and above your exemption(s) could be liquidated.
money recoverable?
answered on Mar 13, 2018
The actions by the credit card company may be a direct violation of the automatic stay in bankruptcy. You may be able to get your money back and even receive damages. Talk with your bankruptcy lawyer to determine your rights. If you do not have a lawyer, now would be a good time to get legal... View More
Filed chap 13 in March 2016, converted to chap 7 in Aug 2016, was discharged but not closed in Nov 2016. Received a permanent loan modification from my bank, they are saying need court approval to execute documents? Is this true and what form(s) are needed to file the documents.
answered on Dec 7, 2017
Usually, you do not. In chapter 13, you would file a motion to approve mortgage modification. In chapter 7 you do not need court permission to incur new debt. Contact your bankruptcy attorney and inquire why your case remains open. If you do not have an attorney, now is the time to hire one. You... View More
answered on Oct 24, 2017
At this point you need to consult with a CT bankruptcy attorney most provide for an initial free consultation.
answered on Oct 24, 2017
If this profit sharing plan is a retirement plan exempt from current taxation as such than it is likely exempt and your employer would not be notified of your bankruptcy. You should consult with a CT bankruptcy attorney to determine if Chapter 7 is the best option for you and review all of the... View More
answered on Oct 24, 2017
Employer will not be notified of your bankruptcy filing. Only exceptions would be if they are a creditor of yours or you need to have a wage execution stopped. Under federal exemptions you will have to use wild card exemption which may be limited if you own your home and need homestead exemption.... View More
I can easily find the list of exempt property in a CT bankruptcy case, but I can't find anything regarding caps on monetary value. Are there any?
answered on Oct 12, 2017
You need to discuss this with an experienced bankruptcy attorney and should never never never try and handle your own case. That being said, I would exempt your piano under your wildcard or tools of the trade but it would all depend on how that matches up with your other property and exemption... View More
All debt came from a divorce
answered on May 8, 2017
You file where you have lived for the past 180 days continuously.
answered on Aug 22, 2016
This means someone got a judgment against you, filed an execution upon your bank account and attempted to fufill the judgment. If you file an exemption within a limited amount of time (approximately 14 days), you may be able to get some of your money back. The execution should have been... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2014
You will receive a Writ of Possession which is the warning.
answered on Dec 8, 2011
The only bar to filing is the Means Test. If you can pass the means test (look at my other response for an in-depth explanation of the means test) then you can file. Next you should examine if you should file, by examining the amount owed and exemptions - you would hate to loose your home or... View More
I filed CH-13 in July of 2009. My plan consisted of $1193 payments for 60 months. One of the creditors began an adversary proceding against me which delayed the process for two years although payments were made timely according to the plan. The judge ruled in our favor on the adversary and now,... View More
I as a creditor need to request notice, which form do i fill out?
answered on Nov 28, 2011
You should receive notice if your claim was included. If it was not, then you are not subject to the Stay. If you merely wish to receive copies of the pleadings, a simple form, listing the name of the debtor and case # at the top, followed by a sentence stating that you wish to receive copies.... View More
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